DR. CLIFTON SCOTT NICHOLSON-UHL M.D
NPI 1184706913
Specialist in Marrero, LA
About Dr. Clifton Scott Nicholson-uhl M.d NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CLIFTON SCOTT NICHOLSON-UHL M.D (NPI 1184706913) is an individual specialist in Marrero, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.021994) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1993).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Other Identifiers 6
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Clifton Scott Nicholson-uhl M.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination
Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
This service was performed 24 times for 24 patientsA fecal occult blood test is a screening tool for colorectal cancer. It checks for tiny amounts of blood in your stool that can't be seen with the naked eye. The immunoassay method can test 1-3 samples at once. This helps detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 30 times for 28 patientsA Papanicolaou smear, often called a Pap smear, is a test to check for changes in cells. A small sample is gently collected from the lower region and sent to a lab for examination. This helps in early detection of potential health issues.
This service was performed 24 times for 24 patientsOverall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 96.9, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 96.9 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 77.77
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category comprises 40% of a provider's final MIPS score.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: 100
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category comprises 25% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category assesses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category comprises 20% of a provider's final MIPS score.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Clifton Nicholson-uhl is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER | 1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD MARRERO, LA 70072 | (504) 347-5511 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1184706913, enumerated as an "individual" on October 20, 2006.
The provider is located at 1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD SUITE 250S MARRERO, LA 70072 and the phone number is (504) 349-6945.
Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Clifton Nicholson-uhl is affiliated with: WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER.
